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Travel To Ritsurin Park
April 6, 2010
Ritsurin Park Japan is one of the most beautiful and famous parks the country has to offer. Located within the city of Takamatsu, Ritsurin Park is an excellent example of traditional Japanese garden architecture and design which dates back to feudal times.
Ritsurin Park is designated as a National Scenic Area by the Japanese Government and has been cited as a ‘masterpiece of Japanese landscape gardens.’ The park is ornately designed in the style of the early daimyo constructed gardens. Ritsurin Park started as a garden built by a ruling family in the 16th century and was continually improved and expanded until it was completed by the Matsudaira family in the 18th century.
Ritsurin Park Japan spans 74 hectares and is a great example of the natural beauty of Japan as well as the cultural beauty that created the man-made elements of the park. The park has been designed using footbridges, artificial hills and ponds, and the traditional tea house as well as folk art and craft exhibits. The park is stunning all year round as distinctive foliage thrives during the changing seasons. The plum and cherry blossom during spring contrasts with the rusty autumn foliage or winters flourishing camellia’s.
A whole day could be spent enjoying the magnificence of Ritsurin Park, however the keen trail walker could cover it in an hour or two. Tea ceremonies, garden illuminations, concerts and festivals are just some of the activities that the park has to offer throughout the year. Ritsurin Park is also a very romantic place, often frequented by lovers out for a stroll – you may even witness a traditional Japanese wedding taking place.
Japan has a very efficient public transport system which makes getting to Ritsurin Park very simple. Takamatsu City is on Shikoku Island on the south west corner of Japan. You can fly to the city from any of the country’s major airports, take the ferry crossing the Seto Inland Sea, go via train or the Foot-Buss from the Kansai area.
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Ritsurin Park travel
February 22, 2010
Ritsurin Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Japan. It is designated as a National Scenic Area by the Japanese Government and is rated 3 stars by a travel magazine, “Le Guide Vert Michelin”.
Known as Ritsurin Koen or Chestnut Garden, it is located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. According to a travel magazine, it boasts elaborate daimyo styled gardens of the early Edo era and a beautiful scenery set against Mt. Shuin.
Spanning 74 hectares, it is divided into the formal Japanese-styled South Garden and a more meandering naturally-styled North Garden. It has various footbridges, and walkways, 6 small lakes, 13 artificial hills, a tea house and various folk arts and crafts exhibit stalls. Ritsurin Park is styled that for each season of the year it has different and beautiful appearance.
According to an online travel magazine, a portion of the current Ritsurin Park was originally built in the 16th century. Expansion and development of Ritsurin Park was carried out by succeeding ruling families and completed a hundred years after its original construction in 1745 by the Matsudaira family. It was considered as a private estate until the Meiji Restoration. It was opened to the public as a prefectural park in 1875.
Getting to Ritsurin Park is not difficult considering the efficient public transportation system in Japan, according to a travel magazine. You can take the plane to Takamatsu City from any of Japan’s main airports. You can also opt to take the ferry Takamatsu City, or by train via the Marine Liner, or by the Foot-Bus from the Kansai area. Once in Takamatsu City, you can take the JR Train to the nearest station then a three minute walk to the Park.
It takes two hours to stroll the entire garden. Aside from beautiful photo opportunities as shown in a travel magazine, you can also attend the various year round activities such as tea ceremonies, sake tastings, garden illuminations, concerts, and festivals. The Park is open from 7am to 5pm depending on the season. Admission fees cost 400 Yen with additional fees for various activities.
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February 4, 2010
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Denali National Park Alaska
February 4, 2010
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Top 10 Camping Tips: Trip on a Deal Ep. 20
January 9, 2010
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In this week’s weekly travel cast, our hosts list the top ten camping essentials to consider before you pack your gear. A list both the novice and expert camper should review before they pitch their tent.
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